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35 B M & T ••• July/August 2025 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 35 bring your team together and propel your business forward— you have to be here. A few more notable gaming venues that planners should consider include the following. FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, MASHANTUCKET CT Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT remains the Northeast's leading integrated resort, rooted in Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation heritage. With over 2,200 guest rooms and 175,000 square feet of event space including the Premier and Celebrity Ballrooms and the Rainmaker Expo Center, Foxwoods combines magnitude and refinement. The resort is a destination in itself, offering six expansive casino floors, celebri- ty chef restaurants such as Hell's Kitchen and Sugar Factory, a luxury spa, championship golf, ziplining, and an indoor karting track. The on-site Tanger Outlets and the newly opened Great Wolf Lodge further extend its all-ages appeal. Located between Boston and New York, access is convenient for both regional and national gatherings. Planners benefit from seasoned event staff, adaptable room layouts, and a constantly refreshed roster of programming. A 4,000 seat theater brings marquee enter- tainment to close out events in style. At Foxwoods, meetings transcend logistics and become culturally rich and visually compelling experiences. MOHEGAN SUN Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT sets a formidable standard in the Northeast conference circuit, asserting itself as a leader in capacity, substance, and sovereign-led hospitality. The resort offers more than 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including the Earth Expo and Convention Center, the Sky Convention Center ballroom, executive boardrooms, breakout suites, and scenic terrace venues. With approximately 1,600 guest rooms in twin luxury towers, it balances breadth with sophistication. Operated by the Mohegan Tribe, the property infuses Indigenous renewal into cutting-edge event environ- ments. Professionals benefit from dedicated event planners, full audiovisual services, and advanced connectivity. Between ses- sions, attendees can experience world-class spa treatment, upscale dining including Michael Jordan's Steak House, Todd English's Tuscany, and Jasper White's Summer Shack, a 10,000- seat arena, and ambient nightlife. Mohegan Sun also functions as a premier gaming destination, with full casino offerings to enrich incentive experiences. Located between Boston and New York, it stands as a sovereign statement in meetings, craft- ed to inspire and lead at every level. PECHANGA RESORT CASINO Pechanga Resort Casino n Temecula, CA commands its place as the most expansive Native owned resort in the West, redefining what power and hospitality look like when sover- eign land becomes a destination. It offers 274,500 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 3,000-seat Summit Events Center, executive boardrooms, an indoor arena, private salons, outdoor terraces, and fully equipped breakout rooms. The resort's 1,090 guest rooms are positioned for seamless move- ment between rest and programming. Professional teams over- see audiovisual production, catering services, and multi-room coordination with precision. Planners can integrate moments of renewal through award-winning dining, a full-service spa, and leisure venues across the property's walkable campus. Owned by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, this destination is not only designed for conferences, it is built to carry the weight of vision. A 70,000 square foot expansion is currently in devel- opment, further reinforcing Pechanga's long-term commitment to large-scale meetings and conventions. For planners seeking magnitude, heritage, and excellence in one address, Pechanga delivers presence with purpose. photo credit: Chris Leary